Title: Maintain record-keeping systems for inventory activities.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Maintenance should include record-keeping systems for

- receipt and dispensing or other distribution of controlled substances
- repackaging
- bulk compounding
- recalls and returns of pharmaceuticals, DME, devices, and supplies
- syringes
- exempt narcotics
- hazardous materials.

See PTCB 2.6 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 3.19 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences and similarities among record-keeping systems for repackaging, bulk compounding, recalls, returns, syringes, and exempt narcotics?
- What are the basic record-keeping requirements for hazardous materials?

Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians

Va. Code §54.1-3404 — Inventories of controlled substances required of certain persons; contents and form of record

Virginia Administrative Code Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy

18VAC110-20-240 — Manner of maintaining records, prescriptions, inventory records